S.T.I.

S.T.I – Sexually Transmitted Infections

PLEASE NOTE: Please remember that this information is not intended to replace medical treatments or medical advice from your doctor or clinic.

Important Information

Most sexually transmitted infections (STI’s) can be treated, but you will need to go and see a doctor or your clinic as soon as possible. If you are near our Somerset West Crisis Centre, we can help you as well, week days 08h30 – 17h00. If you have been raped call our 24-hour crisis line right now 083 484 9409.

If you need advice right now, please:

Call the toll-free AIDS Helpline (0800-012-322) and ask to be transferred to the Treatment Line (Professional Nurses provide quality, accurate and anonymous telephone information and/or education on antiretroviral, TB and STI treatment).

STI’s are infections passed from one person to another through sexual contact. There are 20 – 30 different infectious diseases which can be transmitted by sexual contact. 1 in every 10 sexually active persons in South Africa is infected with an STI (1 in 5 are HIV+).

STI’s can cause long-term complications and can spread rapidly, if not properly treated.

No Means No!

Saying "NO" to sex truly does mean saying "NO" to sex. Rape is a violent, traumatic & life changing experience that can happen to ANYONE in almost any situation.

It’s Not About Sex

Rape is an act ofPOWERand CONTROLand sex is used as the weapon to achieve this.

Rape isNEVERthe survivors fault - rapists make the choice to rape and they are to blame. Silence does NOT mean consent. RAPE IS NOT ABOUT SEX...Rape is a CRIMEof violence that is committed through a sexual act. Reporting rape takes enormous courage - survivors do not take such steps lightly.

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BARGAIN SHOP

DAY

OPEN

CLOSE

Monday

08:00

16:30

Tuesday

08:00

16:30

Wednesday

09:00

16:30

Thursday

08:00

16:30

Friday

08:00

16:30

Saturday

08:00

13:00

Please visit our Bargain Shop on a regular basis for regular SALES and we always have new items comming in!

PLEASE WATCH YOUR DRINKS:

About 25% of the cases we are seeing at the moment involve spiked drinks.

MAKE SURE FRIENDS GET HELP:

This happens to young and old.

If you know someone who has been raped (or suspect that they might have been raped) make sure they get to us IMMEDIATELY to get medication to prevent HIV and pregnancy - within 4 hours if possible and